Lafayette, Louisiana to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Lakeland?
The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Lakeland is 626 miles (1007.4 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located ESE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 751.2 miles, taking about 15h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Lakeland in Florida.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Louisiana and Lakeland. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Lafayette, Louisiana to Lakeland
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 209 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.8 times to circle the Earth's equator